An Ultimate General Knowledge National Challenge

Knowledge Quest Quiz (2nd Edition)

S Chand Publishing, a leading educational publisher in India, is thrilled to announce the return of its flagship general knowledge competition, Knowledge Quest Quiz (2nd edition). This year's edition promises to be even more exciting, with a hybrid format that combines online and offline rounds. Aligned with the NCF 2023, the quiz aims to foster holistic development among students nationwide.

Eligibility and Format
The Knowledge Quest Quiz 2nd Edition is open to students equivalent to those in standards 6 to 8 from all schools across India. Teams will consist of two students from the same school, with no specific gender or class restrictions. Participation is free of charge for all schools.
Competition Structure

The competition will follow a three-tiered structure:

  • Explorer's Stage (Online): The initial round will be conducted online, allowing students from all corners of India to participate.
  • Navigator's Challenge (Online): On the same day as the Explorer's Stage, the top 8 teams from each phase of the Explorer's Stage will compete in an online Navigator's Challenge.
  • Champion's Quest (Offline): The competition's culmination will take place at a grand event in Delhi on 11th December 2024. The top 2 teams from each phase of Navigator’s Challenge will battle it out for the ultimate title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National champions.

Important Note:

  • Participants for Explorer's Stage (Phases of Round 1) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 320 schools from India will qualify for the competition. These schools will be divided into 4 groups of 80 schools each.
  • These schools will compete to qualify for the online Navigator's Challenge (Round 2), also held on Zoom. From this round, the best 32 teams will move forward.
  • The top 8 teams from Navigator’s Challenge will battle it out for the ultimate title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National champions.
  • Each school may nominate ONLY one team of two students for the competition. If multiple teams are submitted by a school, only the first entry will be considered.

Awards and Recognition
All participating students in the Navigator's Challenge will receive certificates of participation, while the winning teams at the Champion's Quest will be awarded exciting prizes.
Engagement and Outreach
S Chand Publishing will leverage popular digital platforms to engage students, teachers, and parents throughout the competition. Additionally, traditional media channels will be utilised to promote the initiative and enhance its credibility.
A Call to Participate
S Chand Publishing invites all schools across India to participate in this exciting national challenge and showcase their students' general knowledge and competitive spirit. The Knowledge Quest Quiz promises an enriching and memorable experience for all participants.

Quiz Structure

Online (Platform - Zoom)

  • Involves 320 schools from PAN India.
  • Only registered schools are eligible to take the Explorer's Stage round of the quiz, which our experienced quizmasters will conduct in real time on Zoom.
  • The team will log in and enter participant details.
  • Each quiz slot is set at 30 minutes, comprising 20 questions.
  • The team will sit together in front of the same screen and switch on their camera.
  • The session will be video recorded and saved at the back end.

Important Note:

  • Participants for Explorer's Stage (Phases of Round 1) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • For Explorer's Stage, 320 schools from India will qualify for the competition. These schools will be divided into 4 groups of 80 schools each. From this round, the best 32 teams will move forward for the Navigator's Challenge.

Online (Platform - Zoom)

  • The top 8 teams from Navigator’s Challenge will battle it out for the ultimate title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National champions.
  • Each school may nominate ONLY one team of two students for the competition. If multiple teams are submitted by a school, only the first entry will be considered.
  • The eighty qualifying teams will log in from their respective location, device and Zoom, confirm participant details, and take the quiz.
  • Quiz time: 1 hour.
  • Similar to Explorer's Stage round, each team will sit in front of the same screen and switch on their camera. The session will be video recorded and saved at the back end.

On-stage (Offline)

  • The top 2 teams from each Navigator’s Challenge round will battle it out for the ultimate title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National champions.
  • The grand finale will be held in New Delhi on December 11, 2024, and conducted live on stage by Quizmasters.
  • The top 3 teams will be distinguished as Winners, 1st Runners-Up, and 2nd Runners-Up.
Phase Date Explorer's Stage (Round 1) Navigator's Challenge (Round 2)
Phase 1 18th November 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Phase 2 20th November 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Phase 3 21st November 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Phase 4 22nd November 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM

A Sneak Peek into the Champions of
Knowledge Quest Quiz 1.0!

Sunbeam School, Varanasi

KQ Winner(1) - Sunbeam School
Varanasi

DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar

KQ Winner(2) - DAV Public School
Bhubaneswar

Nagle Vidhya Bhawan, Ernakulam

KQ Winner(3) - Nagle Vidhya Bhawan
Ernakulam

Quiz Masters

Adittya Nath Mubayi
Knowledge Entrepreneur | Quizmaster | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Knowledge Entrepreneur | Quizmaster | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Renowned quizmaster Adittya Nath Mubayi has conducted over 5000 quiz shows and is also ranked among India’s top quizzers, having represented India at the World Masters Quiz. At age 11, he was the youngest finalist on Bournvita Radio Quiz and went on to spearhead research for Kaun Banega Crorepati, conceptualise TV shows like Croma Tech Grand Masters, and host challenging quizzes such as FIT India Quiz, National Safety Science Quiz, and CBSE Heritage Quiz.

Adittya’s enterprise, Quizcraft Global, is an industry leader in creating content for live quizzes, TV, social media, books, radio, and apps. His book series India Unlimited is very popular among students as are the Knowledge Quest GK textbooks. With a passion for quizzing and inspiring youth, he has hosted live quizzes in almost every state of India and has been honoured as a REX Karamveer Global Fellow for his contribution to quizzing for social change.

Mudita Chauhan Mubayi
Knowledge Entrepreneur | Content Creator | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Knowledge Entrepreneur | Content Creator | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Mudita Chauhan-Mubayi is a devoted mother, a life explorer, and an entrepreneur. Quizcraft Global, which she co-founded in 2001, is today a leading knowledge enterprise with a portfolio of over 5000 quiz shows executed worldwide. Mudita collaborates with educational institutions, corporations, social agencies, and embassies to create content for quizzes across multiple formats. Notable series under her leadership include Inter-DPS School Quiz, Tax Your Brain, Disney Q Family Mastermind, Namaste Thailand, Hola España, Amity Heritage Quiz, and Swiss Quiz.
Mudita’s experience in publishing, writing, and editing spans two decades, with roles at Encyclopaedia Britannica, The Times Of India, TERI, and Penguin Books. She has edited Our Feathered Friends, a field guide to birds written and illustrated by students, and co-authored the popular Knowledge Quest series of GK textbooks and the acclaimed Mythonama: The Big Book of Indian Mythologies, blending captivating stories with engaging activities for children.
Mudita's extensive experience in publishing, writing, and editing spans two decades, with roles at Encyclopaedia Britannica, The Times Of India, TERI, and Penguin Books. Among her cherished projects is "Our Feathered Friends," a field guide to the birds of the Aurobindo Ashram, New Delhi, featuring poems, photographs, and illustrations by children from Mirambika Free Progress School. She has also co-authored the Knowledge Quest series (S. Chand) of general knowledge textbooks and "Mythonama: The Big Book of Indian Mythologies" (Penguin/Puffin), blending captivating stories with engaging activities for children.

Join The Educational Excursion

Embark on an educational journey with a Knowledge Quiz Competition tailored for Grades 6 to 8. Our thoughtfully curated questions span diverse themes: Nature, Language and Literature, Sports and Activities, Science and Technology, History, World, and India. Designed to stimulate young minds, our competition promises an intellectually enriching experience aligned with grade levels. Each question is strategically crafted to foster holistic learning, making the Quiz Competition a unique educational adventure for students.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


  • ● Schools are required to register their teams for the quiz.
    ● Each team consists of only two members.
    ● Teams can comprise students from the same class or different classes within the school.
    ● The quiz is eligible for students of grades 6 to 8 only.
    ● Schools and teams participating must be bonafide.
    ● Participants must have access to a computer or laptop for the quiz.
    ● Participants must keep their cameras on throughout the quiz.
    ● Internet connectivity is a must for attending the quiz.
    ● Zoom is mandatory to participate in the quiz.
    ● The initial two rounds ( Explorer's Stage and Navigator's Challenge ) of the quiz will take place on Zoom within the respective schools. Each team will be allocated an empty classroom within the school for the quiz, along with a coordinator.


  • ● Registration for the quiz is easy and is only through schools.
    ● Schools will appoint a mentor who will be responsible for coordinating the quiz.
    ● The mentor will provide their contact details, including email and phone number.
    ● Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.
    ● Schools will nominate participating team members


  • The Knowledge Quest Quiz is a 3-level competition:
    ● Explorer's Stage: 320 schools across India will participate in the Explorer's Stage Online Round (Platform—Zoom).
    ● Navigator's Challenge: The top 32 schools from the Explorer's Stage will compete in the online Navigator's Challenge (Round 2) on Zoom.
    ● Champion's Quest: The final stage, the Champion's Quest, will feature the eight top-performing teams from the Navigator's Challenge.

    Important Note: Participants for the Explorer's Stage (Round 1) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. 320 schools from India will qualify for the competition. These schools will be divided into 4 groups of 80 schools each.


  • ● Read widely on various topics.
    ● Focus on broad topics and deep dive into areas that seem more relevant to the quiz.
    ● Use Wikipedia to broaden your knowledge.
    ● Read newspapers daily to stay up-to-date on current affairs.
    ● Learn basic information such as the tallest, fastest, oldest, deepest, largest, and smallest of various things.
    ● Create flashcards to help you memorise information.


  • Quizzes are great for team building because:
    ● Team members must rely on each other's strengths.
    ● Team members learn to work together under pressure.
    ● Team members become more knowledgeable as a whole.


  • The team answers all questions as one. Since only one answer option can be provided, the team must discuss beforehand, against time pressure, and come up with one answers.


  • The Explorer's Stage and the Navigator's Challenge will take place on the same day, with the winner of Round 1 (Explorer's Stage) advancing to Round 2 (Navigator's Challenge).

    The dates for Rounds 1 and 2, on a first-come, first-served basis, are as follows:

    18th November 2024 | 9:00 AM
    20th November 2024 | 9:00 AM
    21st November 2024 | 9:00 AM
    22nd November 2024 | 9:00 AM


  • Explorer's Stage (Round 1): 9 AM to 10:30 AM
    Navigator's Challenge (Round 2): 2 PM to 3:30 PM
    Dates: 18th, 20th, 21st and 22nd November 2024


  • All schools that register before seats fill up can participate in Explorer's Stage (Round 1).

    Important Note: Participants for Explorer's Stage (Round 1) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. 320 schools from India will qualify for the competition. These schools will be divided into 4 groups of 80 schools each.


  • 1 and a half hours.


  • Yes.


  • During the Zoom quiz, participants will answer questions by typing them in the chat box and addressing their messages to the moderators (whose names will be announced during the quiz). Please avoid selecting "Everyone" when sending your answers. For Explorer's Stage (for all the phases of Round 1), answers should be entered in the Zoom chat box and addressed exclusively to the moderators, not to everyone. Once all questions have been answered, the Explorer's Stage (for all the phases of Round 1) will conclude.
    (Detailed housekeeping rules will be shared during the day of the quizzes.)


  • Questions will be asked from diverse themes: Nature, Language and Literature, Sports and Activities, Science and Technology, History, World, and India.


  • The results for Explorer's Stage (for all the phases of Round 1) of the quiz will be announced by S Chand's team between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the day of the quiz after it has been completed. The winning teams will then progress to Navigator's Challenge (for all the phases of Round 2), which will commence at 2:00 PM on the same day.


  • Yes, participants of Navigator's Challenge (Round 2) will get the Certificate of Participation.


  • Once Navigator's Challenge (Round 2) of the quiz is over, within two weeks.


  • The grand finale will take place in New Delhi on 11th December 2024. (Venue details will be communicated to schools after Navigator's Challenge.


  • Yes, teams will be required to travel for the Champion's Quest (grand finale) along with a coordinator from their school.